100 Mentel Avenue

Set on a double sized parcel and adjacent to the beautiful Arana Gulch, this gracious and expansive home embraces nature and the Santa Cruz lifestyle. It seamlessly extends from warm and open light-filled interiors to a large, private wrap-around garden. A thoughtfully designed floor plan includes a spacious living room, dining area, inviting family room, eat-in kitchen, office and laundry room. Four bedrooms, highlighted by 2 distinct primary suites, offer flexibility for a variety of living arrangements; the first-floor, 2 room primary suite has a private entrance and a kitchenette, ideal for multigenerational living. A second primary suite is an upstairs sanctuary with a library, fireplace, and a balcony capturing sweeping views across the green belt with a peek of the Bay on a clear day. Special features include radiant heat, 3 fireplaces, view decks, owned solar panels and a 3-car garage with EV Charger. This coastal haven balances space, setting, and lifestyle in one of Santa Cruz's most desirable locations. Arana Gulch is a 67 acre protected green space which is home to over 100 species of birds, native wildlife, grazing cows and scenic, accessible trails leading to the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor, Seabright Beach, the Natural History Museum, restaurants and shops.